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Greenland’s KNR-TV relocates studio with Danmon

Greenland’s state TV and radio broadcaster Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa (KNR) has completed a major relocation project, with the help of Danmon Systems Group. The broadcaster’s existing facility was moved due to an accumulation of mould and fungus in the structure of the building, originally built for the Air Greenland heliport.

“It was essential that the move, rewiring and post installation tests be performed without interrupting the normal daily schedule of live broadcasts,” commented Danmon Systems Group project director Peter Thomsen. “In close partnership with KNR, we were able to agree a work schedule which ensured that the network was able to maintain full-time on-air status. A closely monitored build schedule was achieved over nine weeks in two phases.

“Phase one of the project embraced the relocation of the radio studios, including three Studer On-Air 3000 desks, and installation of a new Ross digital audio router for transmission. This was completed on time and on schedule.

“Phase Two centred on moving the existing television facility, with a five-camera studio, video and audio production control rooms, continuity playout master control room, plus the entire equipment room with 16 racks. All were moved to a newly refurbished building. The new television building was wired for audio, video and control area cables. All external cables in the equipment room were then removed and the remaining 1000-plus inter-rack cables were retained and later reconnected. System test and commissioning were completed on time and under budget and the new facility was officially fully on-air in May.”